EJ Hadaway is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our specialized manufacturing team in Dandenong South. This role suits a hands-on trades or engineering-minded operator who enjoys running machines end-to-end and taking ownership of quality output. This is a long-term, permanent position in a stable, Australian family-owned business.
Key responsibilities
- Set up and operate Band saw cutting machines, grinding bolts, Centre drilling, c-press operation
- Run jobs from start to finish, including setup, operation, and basic checks
- Produce precision components to drawing and specification
- Monitor quality and make adjustments as required
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused workspace
About you
- Previous experience operating industrial or engineering machinery
- Minimum 2+ years of industrial or engineering machinery operating experience required
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve on machines
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
- Reliable, punctual, and consistent work ethic
- Strong safety awareness
- Australian work rights are required for this position
- Engineering or mechanical background highly regarded
- Ability to read basic drawings or specifications highly regarded
About us EJ Hadaway is a leading Australian manufacturer of bolts, nuts, fasteners, and engineered steel components. We supply high-quality products to industries including mining, construction, rail, and agriculture, both locally and internationally. We are proudly family-owned, quality-driven, and focused on long-term relationships—both with customers and employees.
Perks
- Permanent, full-time employment with long-term security
- Competitive pay: $32–$36 per hour, depending on experience
- Stable daytime work in a well-established business
- Day shift but hours are flexible
- Supportive, small-team environment where your skills matter
- Variety of work across custom and ongoing production